France vs Thailand
France is about 60% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 74.8 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, France scores higher (95 vs 86 of 100).
Metric France Thailand
Price level (US=100) 74.8 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Thailand
Housing & utilities 173 26
Food 129 85
Transport 153 68
Restaurants & hotels 158 42
Health 103 40
Communication 122 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Thailand
Quality-of-life score 95/100 86/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 4.8
Internet users 89% 91%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Thailand?
France is more expensive: about 60% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $40,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Thailand?
France scores higher, 95 vs 86 out of 100.
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